Assume that the demand curve for sunblock is linear and downward sloping. Which of the following statements about the slope of the demand curve for sunblock and the price elasticity of demand for sunblock are true?
A) The slope is constant, but the price elasticity of demand is not constant at all points along the demand curve for sunblock.
B) The slope of the demand curve for sunblock is constant and equal to zero; demand is perfectly inelastic.
C) The slope is not constant, but the price elasticity of demand is constant at all points along the demand curve for sunblock.
D) The slope and the price elasticity of demand are constant at all points along the demand curve for sunblock.
A
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Refer to Figure 4-7. The figure above represents the market for iced tea. Assume that this is a competitive market. At an output of 10,000 units
A) the marginal benefit of iced tea is greater than the marginal cost; therefore, output is inefficiently low. B) the marginal cost of iced tea is greater than the marginal benefit; therefore, output is inefficiently low. C) producers should lower the price to $1 in order to sell the quantity demanded of 10,000. D) the marginal benefit of iced tea is greater than the marginal cost; therefore, output is inefficiently high.
Consider the following economic agents:
a. the government b. consumers c. producers Who, in a modern mixed economy, decides what goods and services will be produced with the scarce resources available in that economy? A) producers B) consumers C) the government, consumers, and producers D) the government E) consumers and producers